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A simple yet impactful book I go back to frequently is 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School by Matthew Frederick. Year 1 of architecture school is very similar to Year 1 of a Graphic Design or Visual Communications program, where students learn the basic principles of design. I was back and forth between these programs in college, and this tiny book does a great job of distilling concepts into memorable tips for every day work. I still use the sketches in it in client meetings or design crits! It's applicable for everyone, especially those without formal design training who want a quick overview.

Classics that are included in InVision's (very impressive) list already, that I would recommend are:

- Thinking With Type by Ellen Lupton- The Design of Everyday Things by Donald Norman- Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug- Grid Systems in Graphic Design by Josef Müller-Brockmann